Gabriel's Law: Palmdale boy inspires new law that can save kids' lives

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Helen Jeong, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · September 21, 2026 · 1 min read

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A bill named after a Southern California boy who died after months of horrific abuse was signed into law Monday to bolster protection for children from parental or familial abuse. The so-called Gabriel’s Law was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom after the bill, Assembly Bill 2304, was introduced by Ass...

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